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71 'OtterBox' stories October 2011 - March 2014

9to5Toys Last Call: 2 Nest Protect alarms $200 ($60 off), Seagate 4TB internal HD $150, Jawbone Big Jambox $214, more

Mar 21 2014 - 9:57 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

2 wireless Nest Protect smoke + carbon monoxide alarms: $200 shipped (Reg. $260)
Seagate 4TB SATA 6GB NCQ 64 MB Cache Bare Drive $150 shipped (Reg. $250)
Jawbone BIG JAMBOX Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $214 shipped (Reg. $300)
Acer Intel 16GB 11.6-inch Chromebooks starting at $140 shipped

Incase Mac Accessories: 70% off and higher today and tomorrow only

Daily Deals: Beats by Dre Tour $59, JBL Lightning speaker dock $40, Otterbox Armor Series $25, more

Games/Apps: Xbox One Titanfall bundle $450 (Reg. $500), Earth Defense Force 2025 $40, Osmos $1, iOS freebies, more

.@griffintech is running another 20% sitewide sale. Save on iPhone/iPad cases, Lightning cables, and more http://t.co/cOdD2Obf2p

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) March 21, 2014

Other great deals from today:

New! Beyerdynamic DT 990-250 professional semi open-back headphones: $130 shipped (Reg. $200+)
New! Home Deals: Up to 45% off Thermos water bottles, travel mugs, food jars, more
Amazon Appstore giving away 14 hit Android apps for FREE (Reg. $50) as birthday celebration continues

Take $5 off your first Amazon Local purchase. http://t.co/BBtEg8uUhY

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) March 21, 2014

More great deals still alive:

Power Bundle: HooToo 7-port USB 3.0 hub and RAVPower 10400mAh power bank $52 shipped (Reg. $70)
PNY Turbo USB 3.0 Flash Drives: 32GB $15, 64GB $30, 128GB $50 shipped
Pick any audiobook free with a 30-day Trial Membership on Audible ($20-$30 value)
JBL OnBeat Venue Bluetooth speaker & Lightning dock: $130 shipped (Reg. $200)
iPad Bluetooth Keyboards: Anker Ultra-Slim Aluminum for mini $20
GameStop 15% off games/accessories: MGS V: Ground Zeroes $25.50, Watch Dogs $51, PS Plus 1 yr. $42.50, more
Logitech Z130 computer speakers $13 (Reg. $25)
Kensington PowerBolt Duo 2-port USB car charger w/ MFi Lightning cable $15 (Reg. $40)
Free year of ShopRunner ($79 value), while all Prime members can use a workaround to avoid price increase
Staples In-Store: iPod Touch 5th gen 16GB $180 ($50 off), 32GB $230 ($75 off)

New products/info:

Amazon announces rate increases for regular ($99/yr) and Student Prime ($49/yr) memberships

9to5Toys Last Call: iPhone 5 OtterBox Armor Series $25, PNY 128GB USB 3 flash drive $46, several headphones, more

Mar 11 2014 - 10:01 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Select OtterBox Armor Series Waterproof Cases for iPhone 5 $25 (Reg. $100)

PNY 128GB Turbo USB 3.0 Flash Drive $46 shipped (Reg. $70)

Headphones:

Harman AKG K550 over ears: $130, Sennheiser on-ears: $146, Monster Diesel VEKTR on-ears: $120
Bose OE2 Over-Ear, fold flat headphones and case: $84 (Reg. $150), QuietComfort 3 Acoustic noise-canceling headphones $285 (Reg. $349)

Other great deals from today:

New! Apple TV 3rd gen. 1080p streaming media player $85 shipped (Reg. $99)
New! Crucial M500 240GB SATA III 2.5″ Solid State Drive $113 shipped (Reg. $180)
New! Nikon 1 J1 SLR Red Digital Camera w/ 10-30mm VR Lens refurb $150 shipped (Reg. $500)
New! Games/Apps: Assasin’s Creed 4: Black Flag 360/PS3/Wii U $25 shipped, 50 -70% off Moog iOS apps, Mutant Mudds FREE (Reg. $9), more iOS freebies
New! Daily Deals: Beats by Dre urBeats $45, JBL OnBeat Speaker Dock $40, Kindle Fire 8GB refurb $75

More great deals still alive:

Sony SRS-BTX300 Bluetooth/NFC portable speaker and power bank $98 shipped (Reg. $200)
Anker 2nd Gen Astro3 12000mAh External Battery Charger $40 shipped (Reg. $100)
Ultimate Ears BOOM Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – Black: $180 shipped
TP-LINK 500Mbps Gigabit Powerline network extender: $30 (Reg. up to $60)
RAVPower Travel Battery Pack 2800 mAh AC / Battery Charger / Power Bank: $12.50 shipped AC
Free HD movie download of ‘Big’ featuring Tom Hanks on Google Play (up to $15 savings)
Water/Dirt/Snow/Shock…LifeProof Fre case for iPad Mini (Black or White): $59 shipped
Bluetooth Speakers: Eton Rugged Rukus All-Terrain Portable Solar $65 (Reg. $100), Klipsch KMC 1 $250 (Reg. $300)
Free coupon for 30% off select Kindle accessories from OtterBox, Belkin, and more

New products:

Roku announces a new HDMI streaming stick for $50
D-Link Releases the First Portable 11AC Router/Server/Charger for $99 shipped

CES 2014: Otterbox announces new ‘Symmetry’ cases for iPhone 5s and 5c

Benjamin Mayo Jan 7 2014 - 11:07 am PT

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At CES, Otterbox has unveiled its new range of iPhone cases called the ‘Symmetry’ series. According to Otterbox, these cases are a “fusion of protection and style”.

The protective cases are thin, combining two materials into a single piece. Otterbox calls the series one of the slimmest, most protective cases in its class. They have a raised edge on the front to protect the touchscreen glass and use synthetic rubber in a honeycomb coring on the back to absorb shock to defend against drop damage.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Belkin WeMo switch $40, Free $5 Amazon coupon, OtterBox Defender 5/5s $13, more

Dec 4 2013 - 10:00 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Update: Amazon Promo: Free $5 credit on purchases of $35 or more

Update: Skype offers 30% off $10-$200 gift cards for a limited time

Belkin WeMo Switch with iOS/Android integration $40 shipped (Reg. $50)

OtterBox Defender Apple iPhone 5/5s Case Choice of 7 Colors $13 shipped (Reg. $60)

Other great deals from today:

New! PNY StorEDGE flash memory expansion for MacBooks: 64GB $40, 128GB $94
New! Logitech UE6000 noise canceling headphones w/ mic and remote: $70 + $6 shipping (Reg. $200)
New! Amazon offering 50GB free Cloud Storage with “select” smartphone purchases
New! Game/App Deals: Cyber Monday week sales, $15 titles, $49 Xbox One games, iOS freebies, more
New! Acer 11.6-inch Chromebook w/ 2GB RAM, 16GB SSD (refurb): $130 (Reg. $230 new)

The best deals that are still alive:

Nest Learning Thermostat (2nd generation) with FREE $40 Amazon credit $249
SONOS Playbar TV soundbar and wireless speaker + $100 Amazon credit + FREE bridge $699
Logitech UE Mini Boombox Speaker: $55 shipped, UE 4000 On-ear Headphones: $30 shipped
Logitech UE Wireless Boombox Bluetooth Speaker $129 (50% off), UE Mini Boom $90
Save 44% on 1Password for iOS, the gold standard in mobile password security

9to5Toys Cyber Monday: ZAGG 50% off, Logitech UE BT speakers, Belkin Lightning dock $18, Adobe Lightroom $70, MacBook Airs, more

Dec 2 2013 - 9:48 am PT

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Take a few moments out of your Cyber Monday to cash in on some terrific deals! Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+

Update: Pad and Quill is taking: 20% off iPhone cases, 25% off MacBook cases for 9to5 readers

Update2: Adobe Lightroom: under $70 shipped.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

ZAGG Cyber Monday: 20% off tablet keyboards, 50% off everything else (InvisibleSHIELD, Lightning cables, more)

Logitech UE Mini Boombox Speaker: $55 shipped, UE 4000 On-ear Headphones: $30 shipped
Logitech UE Wireless Boombox Bluetooth Speaker $129 (50% off), UE Mini Boom $90

Belkin Charge and Sync Lightning dock w/ built-in USB cable $17.50 (Reg. $35)

Apple MacBook Air 11.6″ $870 shipped (Reg. $1,060), MacBook Pros $100-$200 off

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 for Mac/PC or Photoshop/Premiere Elements: $70 shipped

SanDisk MicroSD Cards: 16GB: $10 (50% off), 32GB: $17 (76% off), 64GB: $35 (65% off)

The best Cyber Monday tech deals from around the web

Other great deals from today:

New! Nest Learning Thermostat (2nd generation) with FREE $40 Amazon credit $249
New! Pad and Quill: 20% off iPhone cases, 25% off MacBook cases for 9to5 readers
New! Game/App Deals: Xbox One Day One Ultimate Bundle: $70 off, Amazon Cyber Monday game sale, iOS freebies, more
New! OtterBox Cyber Monday: 20% sitewide discount on orders of $35 or more
New! Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Apptivity Case: iPad Edition $18 (50% off)
New! $50 Brookstone credit for $25 (online and in-store)
New! Gadget Trade-In Bonuses: NextWorth extra 20% sitewide, Gazelle $10 for new customers
New! Cyber Monday magazine blowout as low as $3.60: Wired, Popular Science, GQ, Popular Photography, many more
New! Amazon slashes Kindle Fire HD and HDXs $50 for Cyber Monday, now start at $99
New! Cyber Monday HDTV Sales: LG 39″ LED HDTV, VIZIO Razor 39″ WiFi LED SmartTV: both $300 shipped (Seiki 39″:$229)
New! Cyber Monday special on eBay offers 2013 Nexus 7 for $169, $229

The best deals that are still alive:

SONOS Playbar TV soundbar and wireless speaker + $100 Amazon credit + FREE bridge $699
Incase Apple accessories mega sale from Tanga: Deals start at $5 w/ free shipping
Save 44% on 1Password for iOS, the gold standard in mobile password security
Anker Black Friday/Cyber Monday: A4 13000mAh power bank $35, 25W 5-Port USB charger $16, more
Virgin iPhone 5 16GB with Free Activation and No Contract: $360 shipped
Dragon Dictate for Mac 3 is the World’s Best-Selling and #1 Speech Recognition Software $99 (Reg. $200) – Ends in 1 day
Parallels Desktop 9 Black Friday Bundle $80 (with $436 in savings): Snagit, CleanMyMac 2, Boom, more

9to5Toys Last Call: OtterBox iPhone 5 Defender case $15, FREE week of NBA League Pass, $100 off iPad 4, more

Oct 31 2013 - 10:18 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

OtterBox iPhone 5 Defender Series Case (multiple colors): $15 shipped (Reg. $50), Chromo 2000mAh 5c battery case: $20 shipped

Watch the first week of the NBA season for FREE on your iPhone, iPad, more

Take $100 off iPad 4th gen. with Retina display, 16GB $399/32GB $499

Other great deals from today:

New! Ergotron LX Desk Mount LCD adjustable arm $99 (Reg. $169), side-by-side $198 (Reg. $329)
New! 2K’s iOS Halloween sale discounts XCOM, 2K Drive, NBA 2K14, NHL 2K11, Civ Revolution, and more
New! Game/App Deals: Deus Ex $2 price drop, Infinity Blade III Soul Hunter update, 7 haunting Android hits FREE, iOS freebies
New! 1 year magazine sub to Wired: print + digital access for $5 shipped, Entrepreneur $4.50 (both Reg. $60)

The best deals that are still alive:

RAVPower Icona 10000mAh external power bank $25.99 (Reg. $40)
Slingbox SOLO: Stream live TV to your iPhone/iPad (Refurb.) $60 shipped
32GB Galaxy Nexus for Verizon (refurb) $115 shipped
This Week In Entertainment: Eminem preorder, Toby Keith, Arcade Fire, R.I.P.D., Monsters Univ, more
Griffin PowerDock 5 charging station for iPhone, iPad, Android: $80 shipped (Reg. $100)
Get a free Sonos wireless bridge ($49 value) w/ the purchase of any Sonos Play wireless streaming speaker
The best Apple-certified (MFi) Lightning cables in various lengths, colors, and styles

Mac software bundles:

The SuperStacked Mac Bundle: Over $3,000 Worth Of Premium Developer & Designer Tools – $49 today, but price increases everyday it’s on sale.

New product announcements & reviews:

Target’s PS4 launch week ad leaks: will offer buy 2 get 1 free on PS4, Xbox One games, others
Amazon launches Kindle Matchbook, offering Kindle versions of print books for $3 or less
JBL releases new Pulse Bluetooth speaker covered in LEDs that dance along to the music
Amazon increases free shipping order threshold to $35, Prime becomes even more valuable in run up to holidays

OtterBox releases new Preserver Series waterproof cases for the iPhone 5/5s/5c

Oct 15 2013 - 12:44 pm PT

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Update: Here’s the official word from OtterBox regarding Touch ID compatibility: “The Preserver Series for the iPhone 5s incorporates a thin layer of a specially formulated material that allows for full functionality of the Touch ID fingerprint scanner technology while keeping the case completely sealed from water.”

One of the the most well-known tough case manufacturers, OtterBox, today announced their new Preserver Series waterproof cases for the iPhone 5/5s/5c and Samsung Galaxy S4. It aims to provide peace of mind for smartphone users in wet, dusty, and messy environments. Most notably, it provides protection in up to 6.6 feet while keeping a stylish slim-line design.

“About 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, and technology is almost as pervasive,” said OtterBox CEO Brian Thomas. “We take our smartphones with us everywhere, and OtterBox is dedicated to making these activities as worry-free as possible. The Preserver Series is dependable, seriously waterproof protection that you can trust.”

The Preserver Series is also dust proof and drop proof for tumbles as high as 6.6 feet. All functions remain accessible through the case even though each port and button are fully protected. It is unclear how OtterBox is achieving a complete waterproof solution for the iPhone 5s while keeping access to the Touch ID sensor. It appears the entire screen is covered by a built-in screen protector except for the Touch ID sensor which could be waterproofed with the same technology found in Lifeproof Nuud cases. This would make sense as Otterbox recently acquired Lifeproof. We have reached out to OtterBox for clarification and will update this post when we have more information.

The iPhone 5 Preserver Series case is $89.95 and is available for shipping now. The iPhone 5s/5c cases are not yet available for order and pricing information is not currently known. Save up to 15% on any OtterBox.com order with coupon code AM2012.

Full press release follows:

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9to5Toys Last Call: OtterBox iPhone 5 cases from $16, Samsung 250GB 840 EVO Series SSD $159, iGrill $40, more

Oct 11 2013 - 2:16 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Tough iPhone cases from Otterbox and Lifeproof:

SOLD OUT ~~OtterBox Commuter Series Case for iPhone 5/5S-Choice of 3 Colors $16 shipped (Reg. $40)~~
OtterBox iPhone 5 Defender Series case in multiple colors $20 shipped (Reg. $50)
LifeBox Water/Dust/Shockproof Case for iPhone 5 as low as $40 shipped (Reg. $80)

Solid State Drives: Samsung 840 EVO-Series 250GB $159, Toshiba Q-Series 256GB $150 shipped

Other great deals from today:

New! iGrill cooking Bluetooth thermometer (white) $40 shipped (Reg. $80)
New! Sony 3D Blu-ray player with WiFi streaming $89 shipped (Reg. $140)
New! Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD On-Ear Headphones Refurb $90 (Reg. $200)
New! Game/App Deals: Wii U bundle w/ Wind Waker & Scribblenauts: $340, iOS freebies, more
New! Up to 70% off select PNY flash drives and SD cards: 16GB $10 (Reg. $30), 32GB $17 (Reg. $60)
New! Target matching $49 iPhone 5c deal offered by Walmart, BestBuy, & others starting Sunday

The best deals that are still alive:

Logitech UE 9000 Wireless Headphones: $249 (Reg. $399)
iOttie One-Touch Mobile Mounts starting at just $15 shipped
Kindle DX 9.7″ eReader w/ free global 3G connectivity $189 shipped (Reg. $239)
50% off XCOM Enemy Unknown for iOS
Logitech K760 Wireless Bluetooth Solar Keyboard for Mac/iPhone/iPad $50 Shipped (Reg. $80)
This week’s best entertainment releases: Pearl Jam free stream, Eminem, Monsters University (early release), Hangover III, more
Urge Basics Soundbrick Bluetooth speaker w/ built-in mic (many colors) $34 + $3 shipping (Reg. $80)
The best Apple-certified (MFi) Lightning cables in various lengths, colors, and styles

Mac software bundles:

The SuperStacked Mac Bundle: Over $3,000 Worth Of Premium Developer & Designer Tools – $35 today, but price increases everyday it’s on sale.
Design Bundler #2 with Premium Photoshop Layer Styles and 4 other Mac apps – Name your own price
The Mac Freebie Bundle 2.0: 10 Apps To Enhance Your Design, Photography & Productivity

New product announcements & reviews:

LaCie’s new Porsche designed USB 3.0 key drive available now
OtterBox begins shipping new Commuter Series Wallet case for iPhone 5/5s and Galaxy S4

9to5Toys Last Call: 50% off XCOM Enemy Unknown for iOS, SuperStacked Mac app bundle $35, iOttie mounts $15, more

Oct 10 2013 - 3:00 pm PT

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

50% off XCOM Enemy Unknown, 34% off 5-game PS3 bundle, iOS freebies, more

The SuperStacked Mac Bundle: Over $3,000 Worth Of Premium Developer & Designer Tools – $35 today, but price increases everyday it’s on sale. Don’t hesitate!

iOttie One-Touch Mobile Mounts starting at just $15 shipped

Other great deals from today:

New! Monster Turbine in-ear headphones w/ ControlTalk hands-free calling $50 shipped (Reg. $100)
New! Logitech UE 9000 Wireless Headphones: $249 (Reg. $399)
New! Roku 2 XD Refurb 1080p HD Streaming Video Player w/ Wi-Fi $40 shipped
New! Moto X, LG G2 drop to $100 on Amazon

The best deals that are still alive:

Anker Astro Slim2 4500mAh portable battery charger $20 shipped (Reg. $28)
Kindle DX 9.7″ eReader w/ free global 3G connectivity $189 shipped (Reg. $239)
The first three seasons of Breaking Bad on DVD for $10 each (Reg. $27)
Buy one, get one free Starbucks coffee promotion
Logitech K760 Wireless Bluetooth Solar Keyboard for Mac/iPhone/iPad $50 Shipped (Reg. $80)
This week’s best entertainment releases: Pearl Jam free stream, Eminem, Monsters University (early release), Hangover III, more
Urge Basics Soundbrick Bluetooth speaker w/ built-in mic (many colors) $34 + $3 shipping (Reg. $80)
LifeBox Water/Dust/Shockproof Case for iPhone 5 (multiple colors) $50 shipped (Reg. $80)
Apple iPad 4th gen. 16GB WiFi $449 (10% savings), iPad 2 16GB WiFi $349 (13% savings)
Canon EOS Rebel T3i EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit (refurb.) $384 shipped ($579 new)
OtterBox iPhone 5 Defender Series case in multiple colors $20 shipped (Reg. $50)
The best Apple-certified (MFi) Lightning cables in various lengths, colors, and styles

Mac software bundles:

Design Bundler #2 with Premium Photoshop Layer Styles and 4 other Mac apps – Name your own price
The Mac Freebie Bundle 2.0: 10 Apps To Enhance Your Design, Photography & Productivity

New product announcements & reviews:

LaCie’s new Porsche designed USB 3.0 key drive available now
OtterBox begins shipping new Commuter Series Wallet case for iPhone 5/5s and Galaxy S4
Belkin announces Express Dock for iOS devices w/ adjustable dial to accommodate cases

9to5Toys Last Call: Logitech UE AirPlay speaker $139, more Lifeproof colors discounted, OtterBox wallet case, more

Oct 3 2013 - 3:00 pm PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+.

Today’s featured deals:

Logitech UE Air Speaker for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch with AirPlay $139 shipped (Reg. $200)

OtterBox iPhone 5 Defender Series case in multiple colors $20 shipped (Reg. $50)
Lifeproof iPhone 5 Frē water/dirt/snow/shock proof case in multiple colors, as low as $40 shipped (Reg. $80)

The Boombot REX (Brushed Aluminum) tough Bluetooth speaker $100 – 9to5Mac review here

Other great deals from today:

New! OtterBox begins shipping new Commuter Series Wallet case for iPhone 5/5s and Galaxy S4
New! Game/App Deals: Dualshock 4 $30 credit promo, The Cave now available on iOS: $5, iOS freebies, more
New! PNY Compact Attaché 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive $5 shipped (Reg. $18)
New! 1-year magazine subscriptions: Wired & Popular Science bundle: $9 (Reg. $108), Details: $6 (Reg. $44)
New! Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Quadricopter w/iPhone/iPad Controls & Live Video Streaming Refurb $200 shipped (Reg. $300)

The best deals that are still alive:

Philips Twin Play portable iPhone, iPod, iPad video viewer w/ two 9″ LCD displays $80 shipped (Reg. $220)
Home Theater Upgrades: 3D Blu-Ray Player $45, Subwoofer and Soundbar $65, more
Apple Airport Extreme 5th Gen (Refurb): $75 shipped (Reg. $180 new)
Worldwide Giveaway: Just-Mobile HeadStand precision-engineered aluminum headphone hanger ($50 value)
The best Apple-certified (MFi) Lightning cables in various lengths, colors, and styles
iPhone 5s for $549, 5c for $449 (both $100 off) unsubsidized at Virgin Mobile
Call of Duty Bundle: $40 (Reg. $130) – incl. Black Ops, Modern Warfare and COD 2
$25 for $50 worth of protective gear from Speck for your iPhone, iPad, Galaxy and more
Logitech K810 Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard $50 (Reg. $100), K400 w/ touchpad $30 (Reg. $40)
Apple iPod Touch 16GB 5th gen. (Refurb.) $149 (Reg. $229 new)
Pre-order: Breaking Bad complete series on Blu-ray w/ replica money barrel, Los Pollos Hermanos apron, more
Apple online store now offers 128GB iPad starting at $679 (up to $140 off new)

Mac software bundles:

Parallels is getting into the bundle game with its own “update bundle” which includes the Parallels 8->9 Update (which you need to run on Mavericks). Included is a 6 month subscription to Parallels Access for iPad and the CleanMyMac 2.
The Mac Freebie Bundle 2.0: 10 Apps To Enhance Your Design, Photography & Productivity

New product announcements & reviews:

Belkin announces Express Dock for iOS devices w/ adjustable dial to accommodate cases
GoPro’s new HERO3+ cameras are smaller, more capable, and ready for next-level action
Valve announces Steam Machines hardware beta for SteamOS

9to5Toys Last Call: OtterBox Defender $20, Call of Duty Mac bundle $40, $100 off Virgin Mobile iPhone 5s/5c, more

Oct 2 2013 - 3:00 pm PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+.

Today’s featured deals:

OtterBox iPhone 5 Defender Series case in multiple colors $20 shipped (Reg. $50)
Lifeproof iPhone 5 Frē water/dirt/snow/shock proof case $40 shipped (Reg. $80)

Call of Duty Bundle: $40 (Reg. $130) – incl. Black Ops, Modern Warfare and COD 2
Rayman Legends: $40, Splinter Cell Blacklist: $40, iOS freebies, more

iPhone 5s for $549, 5c for $449 (both $100 off) unsubsidized at Virgin Mobile

Worldwide Giveaway: Just-Mobile HeadStand precision-engineered aluminum headphone hanger ($50 value)

Other great deals from today:

New! Philips Twin Play portable iPhone, iPod, iPad video viewer w/ two 9″ LCD displays $80 shipped (Reg. $220)
New! Dell 23″ 1080p full HD IPS LED monitor (Refurb.) $99 shipped (Reg. $167)
New! Home Theater Upgrades: 3D Blu-Ray Player $45, Subwoofer and Soundbar $65, more
New! Sony HDR-PJ200/B 1080p camcorder w/ built-in projector (refurb): $155 (Reg. up to $415)
New! Panasonic Lumix 16MP 8x Zoom Digital Camera with 3″ Touchscreen $80 shipped (Reg. $200)
New! Apple Airport Extreme 5th Gen (Refurb): $75 shipped (Reg. $180 new)

The best deals that are still alive:

$25 for $50 worth of protective gear from Speck for your iPhone, iPad, Galaxy and more
Logitech K810 Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard $50 (Reg. $100), K400 w/ touchpad $30 (Reg. $40)
Apple iPod Touch 16GB 5th gen. (Refurb.) $149 (Reg. $229 new)
Pre-order: Breaking Bad complete series on Blu-ray w/ replica money barrel, Los Pollos Hermanos apron, more
NBA 2K14 now available on iOS, 50% off Batman Arkham games for Mac, iOS freebies, more
Apple online store now offers 128GB iPad starting at $679 (up to $140 off new)
3M Projector Sleeve for iPhone 4/4S $80 shipped
The best Apple-certified (MFi) Lightning cables in various lengths, colors, and styles

Mac software bundles:

Parallels is getting into the bundle game with its own “update bundle” which includes the Parallels 8->9 Update (which you need to run on Mavericks). Included is a 6 month subscription to Parallels Access for iPad and the CleanMyMac 2.
TuneUp iTunes cleaner $30 – Ends tonight!
The Mac Freebie Bundle 2.0: 10 Apps To Enhance Your Design, Photography & Productivity
$50 MacUpdate Bundle: Snapheal Pro, Civ V Gold, PDF Pen, TechTool Pro 7, ScreenFlow, more – Ends tonight!

New product announcements & reviews:

Belkin announces Express Dock for iOS devices w/ adjustable dial to accommodate cases
GoPro’s new HERO3+ cameras are smaller, more capable, and ready for next-level action
Valve announces Steam Machines hardware beta for SteamOS
Amazon freshens up the Kindle Fire HD, now starts at just $139
Roku announces refreshed lineup of devices starting at $50

Designing an iPhone 5c/5s case? Here are your official Apple schematics

Benjamin Mayo Sep 16 2013 - 5:05 am PT

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iPhone 5s schematic, click to enlarge. 5c below

Apple has updated it guidelines (PDF) for case manufacturers to include specific requirements and schematics for the iPhone 5s and 5c. As expected, the 5s schematics are similar to the iPhone 5 since the outer shell is largely unchanged.

The 5c design is more distinct from the 5, because while the internal layout is nearly identical, the exterior plastic casing is very different. See below for the 5c’s schematics.

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The best iPhone 5c (and iPhone 5s) cases already available online

Jordan Kahn Sep 11 2013 - 12:15 pm PT

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A small surprise yesterday during Apple’s introduction of the new iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s was the launch of new cases for the devices. The iPhone 5s gets a new leather case in six colors, and the 5c gets colourful silicone cases with small circular cutouts meant to show off the iPhone’s color underneath. The silicone 5c cases don’t seem to be getting the best response following yesterday’s unveiling, but the good news is there are already several reputable case manufacturers with cases available for both the iPhone 5c and 5s.

Screen Shot 2013-09-11 at 2.39.53 PM The biggest complaint (apart from comparisons to crocs) seems to be lack of attention to detail, highlighted best in the image of the “iPhone” text to the right. If Apple’s new cases won’t cut it, below we’ve put together a roundup of the best cases from around the web that are already available to order and coming soon for the launch of the device later this month.
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9to5Toys Last Call: Fitbit Flex fitness bracelet w/ iOS integration $82, Batman Arkham City Lockdown: FREE, more

Sep 6 2013 - 3:00 pm PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

A large majority of the deals we cover each day come from a variety of ‘Daily Deal’ websites or are so popular that they don’t even last 24 hours. We know you can’t be at your computer every second, so we’re going to round up the best deals each day to make sure you have a fair shot at the deals you want. Be sure to follow 9to5Toys.com so you never miss a deal... Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+.

Today’s featured deals:

Fitbit Flex fitness-tracking bracelet w/ iOS integration $82 shipped (Reg. $100)

Batman Arkham City Lockdown: FREE (Reg. $6), The Walking Dead + DLC for Mac: $7.50 (Reg. $30), iOS freebies, more

Other great deals from today:

New! ~~Western Digital My Passport 2TB USB 3.0 portable hard drive $100 shipped (Reg. $150)~~
New! iPhone 5 Rechargeable Battery Case $20, 3-in-1 Lightning iPad Media Connection Adapter $9 shipped
New! Anker Astro E4 13000mAh portable high capacity power bank $39 shipped (Reg. $50)
New! Game/App Deals: Cubasis for iPad: 30% off, Cut The Rope: FREE, iOS freebies, more
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New product announcements & reviews:

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Review: The Just-Mobile UpStand, a functional iPad stand wrapped in a beautiful design
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LifeProof’s new protective nuud case for iPad mini now available
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OtterBox CEO discusses LifeProof acquisition, product portfolio diversity, and roadmap for growth [Interview]

Zac Hall Jun 3 2013 - 1:28 pm PT

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OtterBox President and CEO Brian Thomas

We’ve seen OtterBox frequent the headlines lately, most recently for announcing at CTIA that it acquired its competitor LifeProof, and we’ve served up several hands-on reviews of their products.

I recently had the opportunity to discuss OtterBox and its vision for the future with President and CEO Brian Thomas, who is a former high school teacher turned company leader.

OtterBox, for me, is the defacto hyper-protective case maker and king of their market, but Apple and Jony Ive have increasingly thrilled us with beautiful hardware design of iPhone after iPhone. I wondered if there is room for an OtterBox product in every user’s life, especially those who most admire Apple’s design aesthetic.
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As expected, Otterbox acquires fellow case maker LifeProof

Mark Gurman May 22 2013 - 2:34 pm PT

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Otterbox and LifeProof executives announcing the deal at CTIA

At CTIA, notable case maker Otterbox announced that it has closed an acquisition deal for competing iPhone case maker LifeProof. Both companies offer similar cases with a focus on durability.

During a question and answer session, executives from both companies revealed that the deal was 120 days in the making.While LifeProof will be embedded into Otterbox, the companies shared that the LifeProof branding is well-known and will be retained in some yet-to-be determined fashion.

We’ve been hearing rumblings of this acquisition for several weeks.

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Review: Otterbox Defender iON powered iPhone case

Ben Lovejoy May 21 2013 - 9:52 am PT

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGule4qJaM0

As I mentioned in my review of a couple of wood cases, I’m not normally a case kind of guy. I’ve never quite seen the point of paying a premium for something beautifully designed and then hiding it away inside a case.

However, a cycling holiday from the Netherlands to Denmark in which my iPhone would be used for both photos and video suggested that at least a temporary change of policy might be in order. Videoing while cycling always carries the risk of an unintended phone-road interface, and using it with the screen on a lot during some long days might also be pushing the battery-life …
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OtterBox releases iPhone Defender Series battery backup case w/ intelligent power management app

Apr 23 2013 - 12:25 am PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

Otterbox has just released the iPhone 4/4S Defender Series case with iON Intelligence. In addition to the rugged protection you’ve come to expect from OtterBox, this case also features a backup battery and intelligent power management app. According to Otterbox, “The iON intelligence software is an app that estimates battery power and predicts battery time remaining by monitoring device usage habits.”

This hardware and software combo enables iPhone users to continually use their devices without worrying about battery life. The case eliminates the typically frustrations of battery case owners by “clearly displaying the power status for both the case and device and intelligently predicts when the phone battery will run out.” The Defender Series with iON Intelligence iPhone 4/4S case is available now with a retail price of $130, but for a limited time you can save 15% with coupon code “AM2012” bringing the price down to $110.50.

And yes, we’re told an iPhone 5 version is in the works. More images and full press release follows:

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Review: Mophie’s iPhone 5 Juice Pack Helium and Air battery cases compared

Mark Gurman Mar 10 2013 - 9:11 pm PT

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Over the past few weeks, Mophie has released two new battery cases for the iPhone 5: the Juice Pack Helium (above, right) and the Juice Pack Air (above, left). Both cases are similar in functionality, but both offer their own unique pros and cons. Read on after the break for our reviews.

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Holiday Shopping Guide: The best docks, stands, cases, & cables for your iPad mini

Jordan Kahn Nov 28 2012 - 3:20 pm PT

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With iPad mini introducing a brand new set of dimensions for case manufacturers, most have not been as quick as with previous iPad launches to get products on the market. In the first couple of weeks of the product’s launch, only a handful of well-known accessory makers were taking orders, and we unfortunately saw many cheap 7-inch Android cases repurposed and sold as iPad mini compatible.

Apple’s new Lightning connector standard was of course another hurdle, and means there are not nearly as many available third-party docks, keyboards, adapters, etc., as iOS device owners have come to expect.

Below, we have put together a guide to the best of the best iPad mini accessories we could find that are currently available to order and shipping before the holidays:

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Review: Otterbox’s Defender Series case for iPhone 5 (plus iPhone 5 giveaway!)

Mark Gurman Oct 26 2012 - 2:31 pm PT

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Otterbox, the renowned creator of some of the best mobile device protective accessories on the market, recently released a version of its popular Defender Series case for the new iPhone 5. Like its Defender products for other mobile phones and devices, the number one priority of the iPhone 5 Defender case is top-notch protection all around the device. We’ve been using the case for a couple of weeks, and we think that it lives up to the Defender name…

(get 15% off Otterbox cases for iPhone 5 at 9to5Toys.com)

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Supposed iPad 3 case compared to iPad 2, suggests bigger battery and different screen and camera

Seth Weintraub Feb 8 2012 - 1:12 pm PT

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(Updated with higher res image. Click to enlarge)

Repair Labs (via MacRumors) said it got ahold of an iPad 3 case that has numerous differences from an iPad 2—listed below:

A. You can see here that the mounts for the logic board are very different, which means the logic board shape will be different allowing for . . . .

B. More battery. The width of where the logic board sits on the iPad 2 appears much larger than that of the iPad 3. We have long heard that the iPad 3 was going to provide longer battery life, and this back housing seems to support that. [Ed: Actually, this could be to compensate for the additional power draw of the screen and possibly a faster processor]

C. The camera is different. It is hard to make a judgment just by looking at the casing, but what we can expect is a different camera on the iPad 3 than what we had on the 2.

D. LCD will be different than what we have had before. Whether or not it will be the super screen we have seen reported will have to wait. But the different mounting does mean that the LCD has been redesigned at the very least.

The report said the iPad 3 case was not noticeably thicker than the iPad 2, countering previous rumors that the new iPad would be thicker.

It is hard to vouch for the authenticity of the case above, but the changes mentioned do seem to mesh with what’s floated around.

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It won’t survive a waist high drop, but yet iPhone 4S lands safely from the outer space

9to5 Staff Oct 17 2011 - 10:17 am PT

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/?v=IHjX7LlS7OY]

Alright, calling it outer space is a little over the top as weather balloons may typically reach altitudes of 40km (25 miles) or more, which is still in the atmosphere, but still…

So these guys paid an eye-brow raising tribute to Steve Jobs in their own unique way, by launching two iPhone 4Ss into space by attaching them to a weather balloon. Yeah, I know, it’s an old trick, but the phones are new and do 1080P video. One of the phones had an interval photo timer app running while the other captured video. They explained:

We launched 2 iPhone 4S phones with a weather balloon to go up to 100,000. We put one of the iPhone 4S’s on an interval photo timer app and the other on video mode. We used s Spot GPS tracker (though I would not recommend it because it only tracks in 15 minutes increments.

The result of their undertaking is impressive: Check out the included clip depicting Earth’s atmosphere in full HD quality. The weather balloon eventually deflated and the iPhones landed safely, courtesy of a parachute and OtterBox cases for the iPhone 4S. Yeah, I know it’s a paradox that the iPhone 4S can safely land unscratched from the outer space and yet won’t survive a waist high drop.

And if the attached GPS failed, the amateur balloonists could use Find My Friends to get their rig. See? It isn’t just for finding cheating spouses.

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